FSU Hockey Golf Outing Draws Record Crowd

Big Rapids, Mich. - A record crowd was on hand for the 2012 Bulldog Hockey Classic-Alumni Golf Outing, which was held this past Saturday (Aug. 4) at FSU's Katke Golf Course.

A total of 42 teams and nearly 170 golfers took part in the 26th annual event on Katke Golf Course's 21-hole championship course. The record number of golfers came on the heels of the Bulldogs' memorable 2011-12 campaign, which included a Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) Regular-Season Championship and a berth into the Frozen Four for the first time where FSU reached the national championship game.

The weekend activities also included the annual Little Kevin Softball Game at Hemlock Park in Big Rapids on Friday night, which pitted local heroes from the police and firefighters force against Bulldog Hockey alumni. All proceeds raised from a 50/50 drawing went to the Mecosta County Community Foundation. A postgame reception also took place for players, family and friends and was sponsored by the FSU Blueline Club.

Saturday's events included a morning reception for former players and coaches along with lunch at the course prior to the 18 holes of golf. A dinner and awards ceremony followed at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center.

The Bulldog Hockey Classic-Alumni Golf Outing regularly draws former and notable Bulldog Hockey players for both the softball and golf events. This year's event included past standouts such as current Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz along with recent All-Americans now playing professionally such as Zach Redmond and Pat Nagle.

Additionally, seven of the Bulldogs' eight senior members from the national runner-up team also took part in their first golf outing as FSU alumni.

Season tickets for the 2012-13 Bulldog men's ice hockey campaign are currently on sale. Fans can help the Bulldogs "Celebrate The Legacy" and catch the final year of CCHA action by purchasing season tickets for the 17 FSU home games this coming year.

Adult season ticket prices for the 2012-13 season are $175 with seniors (ages 65+) along with FSU faculty/staff prices set for $165. A student ticket (age 3 to 12th grade) is $99 with all current Ferris State student tickets sold for $85 with valid student identification.

Additionally, purchasing season tickets allow fans to pick their seat location and guarantees a ticket for two "premium" home games each this season versus league rivals Michigan, Michigan State and Western Michigan.

Season tickets will remain on sale until Sept. 21 with single-game ticket sales starting on Sept. 24. A season ticket purchase represents a savings of over $100 off the normal single-game prices.

All season tickets must be purchased directly thru the FSU Athletics Ticket Office located in the Ewigleben Sports Complex. The office is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) with extended hours being offered once classes resume in late August.

The Bulldogs open the 2012-13 season at home with an exhibition game versus Ryerson University on Oct. 7 at 3:05 p.m. (ET). The regular-season home opener is on Oct. 19 as Mercyhurst comes to town for a two-game non-league series beginning at 7:05 p.m. (ET).